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Onion Herb Bread

Reggie Dwork <reggie@jeff-and-reggie.com>
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:59:53 -0800
v109.n002.3
* Exported from MasterCook *

                               Onion Herb Bread

Recipe By     :
Serving Size  : 12    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Bread-Bakers Mailing List       Breads

    Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    3               cups  all-purpose flour
       1/4         ounce  rapid-rise yeast -- 1 pkg
       3/4      teaspoon  salt
    1                cup  warm water
    5        tablespoons  olive oil -- divided
    1                     red onion -- sliced, and
    1                     yellow onion -- sliced
    4                     scallions -- sliced
    2          teaspoons  chopped fresh rosemary -- and
    2          teaspoons  chopped thyme
    2          teaspoons  freshly ground black pepper
    1                     egg -- lightly beaten
    1         tablespoon  poppy seeds

In large bowl, combine flour, yeast and salt.  Make a well in the 
center of the mixture and gradually stir in water and 3 T oil until a 
soft dough forms.  Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; 
knead 3 min, until smooth and elastic.  Place in greased bowl and 
cover with plastic wrap; let stand 30 min or until doubled in 
size.  Meanwhile, heat oven to 400F.  In skillet over med-high heat 
cook next three ingredients in remaining 2 T hot oil, stirring 
occasionally, 10 min,  Stir in next three ingredients heat 
through.  Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.  Punch dough 
down and place on greased baking sheet; form dough into  14" x 
10"rectangle.  Spread the onion mixture in a 3" wide strip lengthwise 
down center of dough.  Using scissors or a sharp knife cut dough 
diagonally on both sides of filling into 1" widestrips, angling cuts 
downward toward filling  Then, alternating sides, place strips at an 
angle across the filling.  Pinch ends of braid to seal.  Brush with 
egg and sprinkle with poppy seeds.  Bake 20 - 25 mi or until golden brown.

Work time: 0 min
Total Time: 1 hr 30 min

Start to Finish Time:
    "1:30"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 185 Calories; 7g Fat (32.8% 
calories from fat); 4g Protein; 27g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 
18mg Cholesterol; 142mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 
Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1 Fat.